Introduction : the Townsend plan's image problem -- Success or consequences, and U.S. social movements -- How the West was won over -- Behind the rise and initial impact of the Townsend plan -- The Townsend plan versus social security -- Forging a national challenger -- Dr. Townsend, now at the helm -- The rise of a pension movement -- The Townsend plan versus social security, part II -- The elusive double victory -- Conclusion : a hero for the aged?.

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Introduction : the Townsend plan's image problem -- Success or consequences, and U.S. social movements -- How the West was won over -- Behind the rise and initial impact of the Townsend plan -- The Townsend plan versus social security -- Forging a national challenger -- Dr. Townsend, now at the helm -- The rise of a pension movement -- The Townsend plan versus social security, part II -- The elusive double victory -- Conclusion : a hero for the aged?.